News from across the CollegeContensis: http://www.contentmanagement.co.ukhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/university/colleges/socsci/news.aspx?SyndicationType=22015-08-02T23:52:25ZThe University of Birmingham celebrates its best ever performance in the National Student SurveyKabir GangulyThe National Student Survey (NSS) has awarded the University of Birmingham an overall satisfaction mark of 89%, up from 88% for the past two years and a rise of five places among Russell Group institutions.2014-08-19T17:23:00Z2014-08-19T17:03:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2014/august/12-aug-nss.aspxSerascience Ltd shortlisted for Medilink UK Healthcare Business Awards 2013Andy TootellHaving been awarded best start-up at the 2012 Medilink West Midlands Healthcare Business Awards in December, the list of acalades for Serascience could continue to grow following the recent announcement that the company has now been shortlisted for the Medilink UK Awards.2013-02-26T15:22:00Z2013-02-26T15:16:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/partners/news/items/Serascience-Ltd-shortlisted-for-Medilink-UK-Healthcare-Business-Awards-2013-.aspxStudents Discuss Professor Al Roth's Lecture at the University of BirminghamDavid MorrisStudents discuss Professor Al Roth's lecture at the University of Birmingham and how having guest speakers adds to the student experience.2013-02-15T16:13:00Z2013-02-15T14:15:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/economics/news/2013/february/students-discuss-professor-al-roths-lecture-at-the-university-of-birmingham.aspxNobel Prize Winner Professor Al Roth Guest Lectures at the University of BirminghamDavid MorrisThe Department of Economics welcomed Nobel Prize winner Professor Al Roth to the University of Birmingham on 4th February 2013.2013-02-05T16:48:00Z2013-03-07T10:07:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/departments/economics/news/2013/february/nobel-prize-winner-professor-al-roth-guest-lectures-at-the-university-of-birmingham.aspxUK universities embrace the free, open, online future of higher educationNathan JohnsonStudents from the UK and around the world will have free access to some of the country's top universities thanks to FutureLearn Ltd, an entirely new company being launched by The Open University (OU). The universities of Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, East Anglia, Exeter, King's College London, Lancaster, Leeds, Southampton, St Andrews and Warwick have all signed up to join FutureLearn.2012-12-14T15:21:00Z2012-12-14T15:16:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2012/december/free-open-online-future-of-higher-education.aspxGuest Lecture from Nobel Prize Winner AnnouncedKabir GangulyRecent Nobel Prize Winner, Professor Al Roth provides an open, guest lecture for the University of Birmingham's College of Social Sciences on Monday 4th February 2013.2012-12-13T11:59:00Z2012-12-13T11:39:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/business/news/2012/december/guest-lecture-from-nobel-prize-winner-announced.aspxConference explores new business opportunities with Chinese sister cityJackie SherlockAdminBusiness leaders, academics and government representatives are coming together for a one-day conference focusing on new business opportunities with Guangzhou, a sister city of Birmingham.2011-09-02T15:57:00Z2011-09-02T11:36:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/International/global-engagement/guangzhou/news/24June-Conference-explores-new-business-opportunities-with-Chinese-sister-city.aspxConference explores new business opportunities with Chinese sister cityAmy CoryBusiness leaders, academics and government representatives are coming together for a one-day conference focusing on new business opportunities with Guangzhou, a sister city of Birmingham.2011-06-24T10:32:00Z2011-06-24T10:25:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/06/24June-Conference-explores-new-business-opportunities-with-Chinese-sister-city.aspxUniversity of Birmingham awards £30,000 to enterprising academicsCommercial innovations to improve rehab for brain injuries and develop the next generation of robots rewarded at business showcaseTwo researchers from the University of Birmingham have been awarded £15,000 at the inaugural Enterprising Birmingham – Business Plan Competition showcase to enable development of their research expertise into viable business opportunities.2011-01-21T14:30:00Z2011-01-25T17:17:00Zhttp://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/latest/2011/01/Business-Plan-19-1-2011.aspx